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Poem
September 13, 1838
Litchfield Enquirer
Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
A lyrical poem depicting a summer bird's migration as autumn approaches, using the bird's journey to illustrate that home is defined by the presence of friends rather than birthplace.
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From the New-Haven Herald
THE BIRD OF PASSAGE
Away! away! thou Summer bird,
For Autumn's moaning voice is heard.
In cadence wild and deepening swell,
Of Winter's stern approach to tell.
Away! for vapors, damp and low.
Are wreathed around the mountain's brow,
And tempest clouds their mantles fold
Around the forest's russet gold.
Away! away! o'er earth and sea.
This land is now no home for thee!
Arise, and stretch thy soaring wing,
And seek elsewhere the smiles of Spring!
The wanderer now, with pinions spread.
Afar to brighter climes has fled.
Nor casts one backward look, nor grieves
For those sear groves whose shade he leaves.
Why should he grieve ? The beam he loves
Shines o'er him still wherever he roves,
And all those early friends are near
Who made his Summer home so dear.
Oh! deem not that the tie of birth
Endears us to this spot of earth ;
For wheresoe'er our steps may roam,
If friends are near, that place is home!-
No matter where our fate may guide us,
If those we love are still beside us!
THE BIRD OF PASSAGE
Away! away! thou Summer bird,
For Autumn's moaning voice is heard.
In cadence wild and deepening swell,
Of Winter's stern approach to tell.
Away! for vapors, damp and low.
Are wreathed around the mountain's brow,
And tempest clouds their mantles fold
Around the forest's russet gold.
Away! away! o'er earth and sea.
This land is now no home for thee!
Arise, and stretch thy soaring wing,
And seek elsewhere the smiles of Spring!
The wanderer now, with pinions spread.
Afar to brighter climes has fled.
Nor casts one backward look, nor grieves
For those sear groves whose shade he leaves.
Why should he grieve ? The beam he loves
Shines o'er him still wherever he roves,
And all those early friends are near
Who made his Summer home so dear.
Oh! deem not that the tie of birth
Endears us to this spot of earth ;
For wheresoe'er our steps may roam,
If friends are near, that place is home!-
No matter where our fate may guide us,
If those we love are still beside us!
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
Pastoral
What themes does it cover?
Nature Seasons
Friendship
What keywords are associated?
Bird Migration
Autumn Departure
Seasons Change
Home Friends
Summer Bird
Poem Details
Title
The Bird Of Passage
Key Lines
Oh! Deem Not That The Tie Of Birth
Endears Us To This Spot Of Earth ;
For Wheresoe'er Our Steps May Roam,
If Friends Are Near, That Place Is Home!
No Matter Where Our Fate May Guide Us,
If Those We Love Are Still Beside Us!